Guest guest Posted February 27, 2003 Report Share Posted February 27, 2003 I still don't think it is too late, if we act now... The telephone number to the white house is: 202-456-1111. Misty http://www..com Politics Undermining Organic An overlooked, one-sentence provision found in the gargantuan spending bill passed in Congress this Thursday would relax the USDA's standards on organic-labeling. According to Andrew Mollison of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the clause, snuck in by Rep. Nathan Deal (R-Ga.) would allow organic labels to appear on meat even for livestock raised on non-organic feed. Now, reports Mollison, the Bush administration and USDA are distancing themselves from the rider, even as the President is poised to sign the bill. Democrats Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Rep. Sam Farr (D-Calif.) announced they would seek legislation to counteract the clause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2003 Report Share Posted February 28, 2003 In a message dated 2/27/03 12:22:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, mistytrepke writes: > According to Andrew Mollison > of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the clause, snuck in by Rep. > Those idiots up there ( I live in FL.) have been pulling that trick for ages.... So the next time we see a bill...say that gives 100 billion to support the homeless and congress votes it down or the president vetoes it....you can bet there was something piggybacked on the bill like the above example!! And you can guess what the spindoctors will attempt to portray the vote down or veto as....... IMO, we need another Boston Tea Party!!! Grrrrrr...... Khepri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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